With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s second congressional district since 2007.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers help boost low-income home energy program
Lawmakers in Washington and CT fought to include $1 billion in a short-term federal government funding bill to help offset heating costs.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT lawmakers seek federal relief for home energy prices
New England lawmakers want more federal money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, but it might not happen before winter.
Posted inEducation
Thousands in CT to benefit from Biden’s student loan debt relief plan
Some borrowers who earn less than $125,000 will qualify for forgiveness up to $20,000. The average debt for Connecticut borrowers is $35,162.
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Child care funding, a top CT priority, stripped from Biden bill
CT Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal hope to insert at least some child care investments into the bill over the weekend.
Posted inEconomic Development
Two cabinet secretaries tour Electric Boat to promote Biden jobs plan
Two cabinet secretaries with New England roots promoted the president’s jobs plan on a tour of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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State Rep. Mike France running for Congress
Mike France, a Republican state lawmaker, is running against U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Biden takes office: ‘At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.’
America took a deep breath and watched Joe Biden uneventfully inaugurated outside a Capitol invaded two weeks ago by rioters.
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CT’s U.S. Representatives join the vote to impeach President Trump, and the state braces for protests
Donald J. Trump was impeached on a day when lawmakers in capitals like Hartford assessed threats that may await them.
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‘Unreal’ scene as pro-Trump mob invades U.S. Capitol
A mob supporting Donald J. Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory.
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Rosa DeLauro’s ascension would give New England an unprecedented 1-2 punch
Rosa DeLauro would be the first Appropriations Committee chair from New England in 150 years.
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Trump’s threatened defense veto echoes in CT
Trump’s threatened veto of $740 billion in defense spending is to keep Confederate names on U.S. military bases.
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Congressman Joe Courtney says he has COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, said Sunday evening he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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All five of CT’s congressional incumbents are reelected
As expected, there were no upsets of Connecticut’s incumbent members of Congress this year.
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Bolstered by the power of incumbency, CT Dems in Congress favored for re-election
All five Connecticut U.S. House lawmakers are favored to win re-election, although a couple are facing tougher competition than expected.